Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Sever do Vouga > Sever do Vouga > Bacelo
The Municipal Museum of Sever do Vouga is located in the Bacelo area, an integral part of the town. Its address is Rua do Parque, adjacent to the Urban Park, which gives the museum a unique setting. Visitors will find it in an area that combines urban centrality with proximity to a green space, inviting a peaceful walk to its entrance.
The Municipal Museum invites an in-depth exploration of the riches of the Sever do Vouga municipality. Its exhibitions cover archaeology, revealing ancient vestiges of the Lands of Sever, and industrial and mining heritage, a fundamental part of local economic and social history. It is a space that honors the professions and transformations that have marked the region.
Beyond its historical dimension, the space is dedicated to ethnography and the cultural practices that have shaped the community over time. There is also a focus on the natural wonders that characterize the territory and special attention to the importance of small fruits, with particular emphasis on blueberries, a distinctive product of the region.
The museum distinguishes itself by how it presents its content. Its collections are enhanced through the use of new immersive technologies, providing visitors with an engaging and interactive experience. This is a space that seeks to combine the richness of its collection with innovation in its communication.
This cultural facility aims to be a space for knowledge and dialogue, with an educational and communicative approach that seeks to bring the themes of history, nature, and culture closer to the interests of its visitors, making the visit particularly captivating. It is a place that encourages the discovery and understanding of the territory.
The quality of the work developed by the Municipal Museum of Sever do Vouga was recognized in 2017. At that time, the museum was awarded the APOM (Portuguese Museology Association) Prize in the Tourist Information category. This recognition underscores the museum's commitment to offering a clear and valuable experience to those visiting the region, highlighting its contribution to the dissemination of local heritage.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.7319491,-8.3680433
Coordinates DMS: 40°43'55.0"N 08°22'5.0"W